Product Review: Fox Epic Shorts

In my quest to find the most comfortable, best performing, baggy cycling short I have tried many different brands and some of them are clearly better than others. Fox Racing baggy shorts - such as the popular Base, Mid-Ranger, and High Frequency shorts, are all more comfortable and protect better than other brands I have tried.

However, Fox’s Epic shorts are a step above any other baggy cycling shorts. The Fox Epic shorts sport the same multi-density chamois as the Mid-Ranger and the High Frequency shorts, which is among the best I have worn, but because it is part of a detachable, moisture wicking liner it outperforms any other short I have used. The Epic’s detachable liner stays in place much better than shorts with an integrated liner making them less prone to cause chafing or other discomfort. In addition to the detachable liner, the Fox Epic shorts have an outer shell that is bit longer than Fox’s other shorts which prevents the shell from riding up your leg. The outer liner of the Fox Epic shorts also has a Velcro fly with drawstring and Velcro waist adjustments that combine to make the Epic far more adjustable than other shorts I have used. To top it off, Fox’s Epic shorts also have roomy side pockets and a 1 waterproof pocket with a zipper. Together all of these features come together to make the best short I have used and are well worth the price.